Lemon-Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Name: Lemon-Cabbage Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cabbage leaves; 1 lb ground beef; 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup); 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1/2 cup uncooked rice; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup crumbled feta (about 2 ounces) or 1/2 cup shredded cheese (about 2 ounces); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; lemon sauce; 1 (1 ounce) package chicken gravy mix; 3/4 cup water; 1 -2 teaspoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

6 cabbage leaves
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 cup uncooked rice
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup crumbled feta (about 2 ounces) or 1/2 cup shredded cheese (about 2 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
lemon sauce
1 (1 ounce) package chicken gravy mix
3/4 cup water
1 -2 teaspoon lemon juice

1
Cover cabbage leaves with boiling water. Cook and stir ground beef, onin and garlic over medium heat until beef is light brown; drain.
2
Stir rice, parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, the lemon pepper, cinnamon, oregano, 1 1/2 cups water and cheese into beef. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
3
Heat oven to 350. Dry cabbage leaves; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mound 1/2 cup filling at stem end of each cabbage leaf. Roll, folding in sides; fasten with wooden picks. Place in ungreased baking dish. Pour 1 cup water over cabbage rolls. Cover and bake 30 minutes; drain. Spoon hot Lemon Sauce over cabbage rolls; garnish with parsley.
4
LEMON SAUCE.
5
mix 1 package (about 1 ounce) chicken gravy mix, 3/4 cup water and 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cabbage leaves, 1 lb ground beef, 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup), 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Cabbage Rolls falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lemon-Cabbage Rolls

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